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Animal Slander! The Origins Of "Badgering" Will Bum You Out

Animal Slander! The Origins Of "Badgering" Will Bum You Out

FromShort Wave


Animal Slander! The Origins Of "Badgering" Will Bum You Out

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's the latest installment of our series, "Animal Slander," where we take a common saying about animals and see what truth there is to it. The case before the Short Wave court today: "badgering." We look at the dark origins of the word and explore the wild world of badger biology with University of Oxford scientist Tanesha Allen.
Released:
May 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.